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CAUTION:
Always disconnect spark plug wire and place where it cannot contact spark piug to prevent
accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
TRAINING
Read the operator'smanual carefullypriorto
operation.Become familiar with the conll_._a_d I_now
how to operate yourchain sew pmpe_
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damage repairedbefore using your chainsaw.
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Use only recommendedCraftsman accessories
and replacementparts. Use of non-Craftsman
parts and accessoriesmay be hazardous.
PREPARATION
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhen
starting and while using your chainsaw.
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Dress properly.Do not operate chain saw when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear onlysolid
shoes with good traction.
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Wear long-sleevedclothesthat are snugfitUng.
' Avoid weadng loose clothing.
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Wear either tightlycuffed or cufflesspants.
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Wear headng protectioneven when workingfor a
short pedod of time. Remember - haadng damage
is cumulative.
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Wear protective,non-slipglovesfor safer
operation.
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Always wear a =hardhat" in the workingarea.
Overhead hazards such as falling limbspresent
danger of injury.
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Alwayswear safety bootswith steel toes.
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Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill
fuel tank indoors,when the engine is runningor
when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool
for several minutesbefore filling the fuel tank.
Clean offany spilledgasoline beforestartingthe
engine.
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Always make adjustmentsbefore startingyour
chain saw. Never attemptto make adjustments
while the engine is running.
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Use only in daylightor good artificiallight.
OPERATION
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Keep your eyes and mind on your chain saw. Do
not let yourself be distracted.
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Always be sure of your footing. Use extra caution
in wet or slipperygrass. WALK - DON'T RUN.
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Do not put handsor feet near rotatingparts.Keep
clear of chain at ell times.
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Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are
not usingyour chain saw.
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Before cleaning, inspecting,or repairingyour
chain saw, stop the engine and make absolutely
sure ell movingparts have stopped. Then
disconnectspark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
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Do not adjustcarburetor. Ovarspeeding engine
may result in engine damage or personal injury.
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Do not run the engine indoors.Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
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Never operate your chain sew without proper
guards or other safety devices in place.
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Never remove hands from chain saw handles
when activelycutting with the saw.
WARNING: CaliforniaProposition65
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicalsknown to the State of Californiato cause
cancer, birthdefects, or other |:eproductive harm.
KICKBACK CONDITIONS
AND PREVENTION
Kickbackoccurswhen the upper quadrant of the bar
nose contacts a solid object in the wood or is pinched,
This type of contact stops the chain for an instant.The
resultis a lightningfast reverse reaction of the chain;
causing the bar to "kick"up end back toward the
operator. Under some circumstancesthe operator
(Fig. I) may suffer severe or fatal injury.Kickbackmay
also occurdudng limbing (See LIMBING).
RGURE 1
Kickback path
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